Details: Lee Young, formally of the Gaither Vocal Band, will sing Christmas classics; coffee, hot chocolate and other goodies available; donations accepted to aid local family for Christmas; toys and toiletries also accepted for men's and women's shelter

What: “Tell Me the Story of Christmas” service

When: 6 p.m. Dec. 16

Where: Sandy Run Baptist, Mooresboro

Details: Presented by the children’s choir

Information: 704-434-6771

What: “Silent Night, Holy Night” cantata

When: 6 p.m. Dec. 16

Where: Trinity Baptist, Mooresboro

Details: Presented by the music ministry; singing by the sanctuary choir; directed by Charlie Cabaniss, minister of music

Details: Presented by the Sanctuary Choir, Orchestral Ensemble and In Motion for Christ

What: Fellowship meals and Wednesday service

When: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 19

Where: Resurrection Lutheran, Kings Mountain

Information : 704-739-5580

What: Flint Hill Baptist Adult Worship Choir “And on Earth, Peace”

When: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and 10:55 a.m. Dec. 23

Where: Dover Theater, campus of Gardner-Webb University

What: Christian Women’s Club “Colors of Christmas Luncheon”

When: 11:30 a.m. Dec. 20

Where: Cleveland Country Club

Details: Program and buffet luncheon; all women invited; cost $15; presentation by Wilma Petty on Old-World Santas; Christmas music by Alton Beal; Susan DeVos will speak on the topic “Color Me Changed!”; make reservations by Dec. 18

Information: Nancy Breen at 704-482-1673, to make a reservation

What: Advent service of lessons and carols

When: 7 p.m. Dec. 20

Where: Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 502 W. Sumter St.

Details: Traditional advent celebration of hymn-singing and reading from Holy Scripture focused on the coming of Jesus Christ

Details: The chancel will be decorated with a pair of Chrismon trees, white poinsettias and an Advent wreath, with a Christ candle in the center, lighted at the point in the reading of Luke 2 when the Christ Child is born. Pew torches will be used. Holy Communion will be celebrated around the manger at the altar rail. Special music will be provided by the choir and familiar carols will be sung by the congregation. Candle light will be passed down each pew at the end of the service, symbolizing the Christ Child coming to each of us. Pastor Setzer’s sermon will be on “The Wondrous Gift!”

What: Christmas Eve breakfast

When: 7-10 a.m. Dec. 24

Where: St. Peter’s United Methodist fellowship hall, Belwood

Details: Sponsored by St. Peter’s UMC men; donations only; proceeds help the United Methodist men and the church building fund

What: Christmas Eve carols and candles service

When: 5 p.m. Dec. 24

Where: Elizabeth Baptist

What: Family Christmas service

When: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 24

Where: Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 502 W. Sumter St.

Details: Children build the manger scene and offer their first annual Christmas pageant

What: Carol singing

When: 10 p.m. Dec. 24

Where: Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 502 W. Sumter St.

Details: Sing along to traditional Christmas hymns and songs; be ready to request your favorite for all to sing

What: Midnight mass

When: 11 p.m. Dec. 24

Where: Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 502 W. Sumter St.

Page 4 of 4 - Details: Service begins with singing of “Once in Royal David’s City”; kids in pajamas are appropriate

What: Annual candlelight Christmas Eve service

When: 11 p.m. Dec. 24

Where: Resurrection Lutheran, Kings Mountain

Information: 704-739-5580

What: Christmas eve candelight service

When: 11:30 p.m., Dec. 24

Where: Crestview Baptist, 1090 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby

Details: Baptism and Lord's supper observed

Information: 704-487-7485

What: Christmas mass

When: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 25

Where: Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 502 W. Sumter St.

Details: Holy Eucharist, Rite II, complete with Christmas hymns; only service of the day